What to expect from the new Saudi-Turkey-Pakistan dealA new defense pact unites Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan against Iran's regional influence. This alliance seeks to offset perceived US ...
08 Aug, 2026, 07.26 PM IST
MEA calls out 'fake news' over report claiming India sought defence pact with Israel after Pak-Saudi-Turkey dealIndia's Ministry of External Affairs has dismissed fake news reports. These reports alleged India sought a defense pact with Israel. The fa...
07 Aug, 2026, 11.14 PM IST
Oil slips, heads for weekly loss as Hormuz deal uncertainty persistsOil prices declined as investors weighed prospects of reopening the Strait of Hormuz against persistent geopolitical risks. Markets also aw...
07 Aug, 2026, 07.22 PM IST
How the Iran-backed Houthis' claims of deadly attacks are stoking fears of a wider regional conflictYemen's Houthi rebels claimed responsibility for deadly attacks this week. These actions escalated the conflict and raised regional concern...
07 Aug, 2026, 06.47 PM IST
Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan sign joint defence deal amid regional turmoilSaudi Arabia, Pakistan, and Turkey signed a joint defense pact in Mecca. This agreement aims to strengthen collective deterrence against ag...
07 Aug, 2026, 04.48 PM IST
Iran warns Gulf states of strikes on energy assets if US attacks resumeIran has warned Gulf states of retaliatory strikes on their energy and water facilities. This diplomatic push aims to deter further United ...
06 Aug, 2026, 05.33 PM IST
'Pakistani mediators compromised, favour Iran at expense of US': Defence analyst General Jack KeaneRetired US General Jack Keane criticized Pakistan and Qatar as compromised mediators in Iran diplomacy. He stated both nations favor Tehran...
04 Aug, 2026, 09.03 AM IST
US-Iran war: Saudi Arabia concerned about Trump’s strike plan on Tehran, Axios reportsSaudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman urged President Trump to avoid massive strikes on Iran. He expressed concern over potential conflict...
02 Aug, 2026, 06.36 AM IST
White House signals Trump is weighing new strikes on Iran, and other developments in the Middle EastPresident Trump considers new strikes on Iran as tensions escalate in the region. Iran fired drones at Kuwait and struck oil tankers in the...
01 Aug, 2026, 06.19 AM IST
Oil Price Today (July 31): Crude oil extends fall to $88. What’s behind the decline amid Iran war?Saudi Arabia is seeking to spearhead a coalition to enhance defense cooperation in the Bab El-Mandeb Strait, the Red Sea and the Gulf of Ad...
31 Jul, 2026, 08.18 AM IST
Pakistan 'doing its utmost' to bring US and Iran back to negotiating table: Foreign OfficePakistan is actively working to bring the US and Iran back to the negotiating table. The nation supports dialogue and diplomacy as the only...
30 Jul, 2026, 05.41 PM IST
US-Saudi strikes in Iraq kill 20, including IraniansThe United States and Saudi Arabia said they had struck Iran-backed armed militants in Iraq in response to attacks on US forces and Saudi o...
30 Jul, 2026, 01.46 PM IST
Ships transiting via Bab el-Mandeb strait at highest in a week, data showsThirty-seven commodity ships passed through the Bab el-Mandeb strait on Tuesday, a notable increase. Only a few vessels transited the Strai...
29 Jul, 2026, 06.31 PM IST
US-Saudi strikes in Iraq kill 20: former paramilitariesUS and Saudi forces conducted strikes against Iran-backed groups in Iraq. These attacks followed drone incidents targeting Saudi oil facili...
29 Jul, 2026, 02.26 PM IST
US-Saudi strikes in Iraq kill 20: former paramilitariesUS and Saudi forces conducted strikes on Iraq, killing at least twenty former paramilitary members. These attacks targeted bases across sev...
29 Jul, 2026, 02.18 PM IST
Erdogan says Turkey could get 1M barrels of oil a day from energy deal with IraqTurkey and Iraq are discussing a significant energy cooperation plan. This agreement could potentially bring one million barrels of oil dai...
29 Jul, 2026, 09.29 AM IST
Pakistan can hit an oil jackpot amid a widening US-Iran warGulf states are seeking military partnerships with Pakistan amid regional tensions. Pakistan could gain oil and investment while deepening ...
20 Jul, 2026, 08.30 PM IST